‘Recognizing a Palestinian state is not taboo for France,’ says Macron

Macron supports a two-state solution for Middle East peace, signaling a change in France’s stance on Palestinian state recognition

In a pivotal move, French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that recognizing a Palestinian state is “not a taboo” for France, marking a significant shift in the country’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Speaking in Paris alongside Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Macron emphasized the need for a two-state solution to achieve long-lasting peace in the Middle East.

“The recognition of a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France,” he said, reflecting France’s readiness to support peace efforts alongside Europe and the U.N. Security Council.

The announcement arrives amid escalating tensions in Gaza. Macron highlighted the dire situation, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian impact of the conflict.

“An Israeli offensive in Rafah could only bring about an unprecedented humanitarian disaster and would be a turning point in this conflict,” he warned, emphasizing the immediate need for a ceasefire and addressing the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

King Abdullah, supporting Macron’s position, stressed the critical need for a lasting cease-fire in Gaza, highlighting the potentially catastrophic humanitarian consequences of further military action in Rafah.

He reiterated the importance of a political solution based on a two-state framework, stating it is the only viable path to ensuring security for Palestinians, Israelis, and the entire region.

This stance by France follows the rejection by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an international plan for Palestinian state recognition.

The plan, part of a broader peace initiative reported by The Washington Post, involved the U.S. and several Arab nations and aimed to establish a Palestinian state.

Source: Newsroom